Private equity-backed ABA Connect has acquired ABA Therapy of Houston, bringing its footprint to 12 facilities across Texas and Colorado. The acquisition bolsters ABA Connect’s foothold in the greater Houston area, complementing its existing facility in nearby Katy, Texas. The company’s CEO, Jessie Smedley, called ABA Therapy of Houston a “natural addition.” “In our early […]
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Austin, Texas-based ABA Connect has acquired Colorado Springs, Colorado-based autism provider Bright Behavior LLC. The deal marks ABA Connect’s first operation outside of Texas. Now, the company operates 11 clinics. The Coral Gables, Florida-based private equity firm MBF Healthcare Partners acquired ABA Connect in November 2022. ABA Connect was founded in 2013. “Not only does […]
Middle-market private equity firm MBF Healthcare Partners (MBF) on Wednesday announced its acquisition of autism provider Austin Connect to Wellness. Founded in 2013, the Texas-based provider offers applied behavior analysis (ABA), social skills groups and autism diagnostic assessments to children and teens with autism spectrum disorder. It also offers parent support groups and caregiver training. […]
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board has acquired Acorn Health — a provider of applied behavior therapy (ABA) for children with autism spectrum disorder. The board is an institutional fund manager that serves working and retired teachers in the Canadian province of Ontario. Ontario Teachers’ has purchased Acorn Health from MBF Healthcare Partners, a middle […]
Acorn Health acquires Autism University Autism Services of Michigan (ACM), an Acorn Health company based in Traverse City, is joining forces with another Wolverine State provider, Macomb-based Autism University. Under the deal, Autism University will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Acorn Health. Financial terms were not disclosed. Acorn Health operates five autism services companies specializing […]